Shoes, Clothes, and All Things Sartorial
Shoes, Clothes, and All Things Sartorial
After hearing an advertisement running on KDKA, I placed an order from Anson Belt and Buckle (http://ansonbelt.com) for essentially three belts. Anson belts don't have holes. The back of the strap has notches in it that mate with the buckle in much the same way as a plastic zip-tie works. The belts are consequently highly adjustable and move in 1/4" increments. You insert the strap into the buckle and just push and click until it's as tight as you want. As a fat guy with a somewhat variable waist size, this level of adjustment is highly appreciated.
The buckles are separate from the straps and you can mix and match. The straps clamp into the buckles, and you can easily swap them out. I ordered a kit with two buckles (silver and gold) and three straps (black, brown, cordovan) for $99. I like the idea that if a strap wears out, you don't have to toss the whole thing—you just replace the worn strap. I've been wearing the silver/black combo today, and I really like it so far. I'll issue updates on the durability.
The buckles are separate from the straps and you can mix and match. The straps clamp into the buckles, and you can easily swap them out. I ordered a kit with two buckles (silver and gold) and three straps (black, brown, cordovan) for $99. I like the idea that if a strap wears out, you don't have to toss the whole thing—you just replace the worn strap. I've been wearing the silver/black combo today, and I really like it so far. I'll issue updates on the durability.
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Googled Anson belts and saw the phrase 'belt technology', which made me chuckle.
Seriously, tho, they look cool. Will look into them.
Seriously, tho, they look cool. Will look into them.
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Does Fashionable Male sell them?
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That's a cool idea for belts. I might look into that myself.
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After a couple weeks of using them, I'm loving the Anson belts. They're super easy to adjust, and I like the fact that they look like regular belts but adjust in 1/4" increments. I'm going to buy another kit with a couple of the "classic" buckles (which I think are more casual-looking than the "traditional" buckles) and some of the canvas straps for casual wear.
The only downside I can think of is that the belts, at 1-1/4" wide, are a little narrow for work belts. So if you need something to hang your tools from, or you work as a construction worker, or you want a belt for concealed carry, or you otherwise need a really-heavy-duty pants-keeper-upper, then the Ansons might be a little too skinny.
The only downside I can think of is that the belts, at 1-1/4" wide, are a little narrow for work belts. So if you need something to hang your tools from, or you work as a construction worker, or you want a belt for concealed carry, or you otherwise need a really-heavy-duty pants-keeper-upper, then the Ansons might be a little too skinny.
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I've mentioned this on the other site, but if you need quality neckties at a reasonable price, look no further than The Tie Bar, http://www.thetiebar.com. They recently upped their prices on ties from $15 to $19 (they had been at $15 for many years), but at the same time they made standard shipping free. They have regular ties, bow ties, skinny ties, pocket squares, sock, cufflinks, and other accessories.
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I ordered an Executive last week. So pumped for it to come in.
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What is the general consensus on hats? I'd like to wear something to keep some of the sun off me when shooting outdoors in the summer. I never like how baseball caps fit me and am looking for other options. My typical shoot attire is a polo shirt and golf-type shorts.
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Panama hat
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Prince Harry's is a tad worn.
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Every time I see the title of this thread:
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I'd go with a broad-brimmed straw hat. It could have a fedora-style crown, like this:What is the general consensus on hats? I'd like to wear something to keep some of the sun off me when shooting outdoors in the summer. I never like how baseball caps fit me and am looking for other options. My typical shoot attire is a polo shirt and golf-type shorts.
http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/s ... g-hat.html
Or a gambler-style crown like this:
http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/s ... r-hat.html
Or this:
http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/s ... r-hat.html
There are also straw hats with ventilated crowns for really hot weather, like this:
http://www.villagehatshop.com/product/w ... k-hat.html
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I like the good old boonie flop hat.What is the general consensus on hats? I'd like to wear something to keep some of the sun off me when shooting outdoors in the summer. I never like how baseball caps fit me and am looking for other options. My typical shoot attire is a polo shirt and golf-type shorts.
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I approve of this thread.
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I like the good old boonie flop hat.What is the general consensus on hats? I'd like to wear something to keep some of the sun off me when shooting outdoors in the summer. I never like how baseball caps fit me and am looking for other options. My typical shoot attire is a polo shirt and golf-type shorts.
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Picked up a sweet new pair of Magnanni Oxfords. Needed a burgundy shoe to try and match with a charcoal gray suit.
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@kraftster get involved
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did you make this thread just so you could post the shoes you just bought...?
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bought a pair of Johnston & Murphys a few weeks ago. So worth the extra 30-40 over the normal amount I spend
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I don't always wear denim, but when I do, it's always cut short enough so the pockets hang out...
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I'm not into Oxford's, but I love me some Magnanni. Their driving mocossains are the most comfortable shoes I've ever put on.
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As long as they make these, I will continue to buy them as my go to dress shoes. Holding up well on year 3 of every day use and I have yet to find something more comfortable (besides crocs).
Cole Haan Tucker Venetian
(also go well with cutoffs)
http://www.zappos.com/cole-haan-tucker- ... ench-roast
Cole Haan Tucker Venetian
(also go well with cutoffs)
http://www.zappos.com/cole-haan-tucker- ... ench-roast
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i refuse to wear j&m. ive had three pairs and they all fell apart (completely apart) within 6 months. i spoke with their customer service and they told me i 'wear shoes wrong'bought a pair of Johnston & Murphys a few weeks ago. So worth the extra 30-40 over the normal amount I spend
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To be fair, it's a difficult process.i refuse to wear j&m. ive had three pairs and they all fell apart (completely apart) within 6 months. i spoke with their customer service and they told me i 'wear shoes wrong'bought a pair of Johnston & Murphys a few weeks ago. So worth the extra 30-40 over the normal amount I spend
On a serious note - that is not very comforting. So far so good, but we'll see I guess.
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Were you wearing them on your head?i refuse to wear j&m. ive had three pairs and they all fell apart (completely apart) within 6 months. i spoke with their customer service and they told me i 'wear shoes wrong'bought a pair of Johnston & Murphys a few weeks ago. So worth the extra 30-40 over the normal amount I spend
My Dad was always a Florisheim guy.
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